Health and safety responsibilities for grid-scale battery energy storage systems
This ebulletin is for those with responsibilities during the life-cycle of battery energy storage systems (BESS), including designers, installers and operators. It will point you to information that will help you understand your duties.
The relevant legislation includes:
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations
- Electricity at Work Regulations
HSE has produced a new webpage which includes information on:
- health and safety regulations to manage health and safety risks of BESS
- signposting to other government departments for information on planning permission, environmental protection and notifying your fire and rescue service
Visit the webpage for further information: Grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
